Seems as if local racer Bubba Jones is getting a large internet following for his post on driving in Memphis. He hits the nail right on the head.

Bubba Jones
June 4 at 8:04am ·

HOW TO DRIVE IN MEMPHIS:

1. Learn how to pronounce the city's name. It's MEM-fuss.

2. The morning rush hour is from 5:00 am to noon. The evening rush hour is from noon to 7:00 pm. Friday's rush hour starts on Thursday morning.

3. The minimum acceptable speed on I-240 is 80 mph. On I-40 and I-55, get into the right lane if you're only going to go ten miles over the posted speed limit. Better yet, get off the interstate and go down Poplar.

4. Forget the traffic rules you learned elsewhere. Memphis has its own version of traffic rules. For example, BMWs and Jaguars owned by Memphis Grizzlies go first at a four-way stop. Cars/trucks with the loudest muffler go second. The trucks with the biggest tires go third. The HOV lanes are really designed just for the slow Arkansans passing through who are used to hogging the left lane everywhere.

5. If you actually stop at a yellow light or stop sign, you will be rear ended, cussed out, and possibly shot. Unless there is a police car nearby.

6. Never honk at anyone. Ever. Seriously. It's another offense that can get you shot.

7. Road construction is permanent and continuous. Detour barrels are moved around for your entertainment pleasure during the middle of the night to make the next day's driving a bit more exciting. Generally, city roads, including the main streets, have more potholes than most dirt roads in the countryside.

9. Be aware that there is a huge difference between North Parkway East, East Parkway, East Parkway South, South Parkway, and South Parkway West. Do not be surprised when these streets intersect.

10. If someone actually has their turn signal on, wave them to the shoulder immediately to let them know it has been “accidentally activated”.

11. If you drive south from Shady Grove Road, you will end up on Ridgeway Road without making any turns. If you continue south you will eventually be on Hickory Hill Blvd., again without making any turns. However, Ridgeway Road will be parallel to you about a mile to the east.

12. Downtown Memphis is comprised of mostly one-way streets. The only way to get out of downtown Memphis is to turn around and start over when you reach Arkansas or Mississippi.